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August 26, 2019
Hutch community mourns Robert W. Day
As president and director for 16 years, Day led Fred Hutch's 'momentous' move to South Lake Union
Beth Caldwell's impact on metastatic breast cancer
By living — and dying — out loud, @CultPerfectMoms gave a voice to #stage4 that will not be silenced
Health disparities in breast cancer and beyond
A Q & A with Dr. Beti Thompson and patient advocate Bridgette Hempstead about the science of equity and how to empower the underserved
Science without borders
At Fred Hutch and other U.S. research centers, a global village works to cure cancer and other diseases
Doubling down for cancer cures
Fred Hutch president urges twofold boost in US cancer-research funding
What's up with the cancer moonshot?
5 things to know about the national cancer initiative now underway
Riding Obliteride for a reason: Cancer has hit home for Robert Haugland, who will be powering a hand bike to raise research money
Cancer has hit close to home for Robert Haugland, who will be powering a hand bike to raise research money
Exercising for life
Tips for staying active after the post-new year slump
Weight loss reduces inflammation related to cancer
Anne McTiernan-led study shows that postmenopausal women who lost at least 5 percent of their body weight reduced inflammation markers related to several cancers
Heavyweight cancer-fighter arrives at SCCA proton center
The 220-ton cyclotron will offer the most precise form of cancer therapy available today
Health Disparities Research Center launches new website
Response to a summer survey drove development of the site as a resource for information on Center research and events relating to underserved populations and cancer
Hutch Award Luncheon raises record $400,000
Award winner Billy Butler, Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr., draw 1,000 people to Safeco Field to support Center's early cancer detection research
Obesity tops cancer as health concern for Puget Sounders
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance survey results rank obesity over cancer by a greater than three-to-one margin as today's biggest health issue
Last chance to register for Hutch Award Luncheon
Sign up by Jan. 18 to join honoree Tim Hudson and Hall of Famer Joe Morgan for the annual community fundraising event at Safeco Field Jan. 26
Edlefsen joins growing Population Sciences program
Harvard-trained researcher to conduct genomic analyses of cancers, HIV
Volunteer outdoors to benefit the Center June 13 or 20
Support bicyclists at the Center-hosted Power Stop in Seattle's Sam Smith Park; volunteers receive a LIVESTRONG T-shirt
Gottschling elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Basic researcher honored for his studies in cancer and aging
Cooper named Basic Sciences director
Former acting division director brings enthusiasm, desire for greater communication
Molecular biologist Brent joins Basic
Former Molecular Sciences Institute director brings expertise in cell signaling pathways
$10 million bolster for immunotherapy research
Challenge gift will fund research that harnesses the immune system to fight cancer
Sage plants roots at the Center
Stephen Friend heads Sage Bionetworks, a new nonprofit developing an open-access Internet database to share genomic data and disease models across academia and industry
Tandem tests support earlier ovarian-cancer detection
Researchers find symptom-screening questionnaire plus simple blood test may equal 20 percent boost in early detection of ovarian cancer
Signs from a silent killer
Simple evaluation of symptoms may be first screening test for ovarian cancer
Many Scientists Believe that the Dog Genome Holds a Wealth of Information that Will Benefit Human Health
Recently completed genetic analysis reveals that half of the more than 300 inherited canine disorders — including a number of cancers — resemble specific diseases of man; many scientists believe that the dog genome holds a wealth of information that will benefit human health